A
dog that comes reliably in the yard or house is still a LONG way from a
dog who can be trusted off -
lead in hunting or field training environments where there are birds,
guns, people, other
dogs, and lots of excitement.
When this Association was» formed in 1924 there were few Springers in the United States and no field trials for the breed, Since that time, under the wise and benevolent leadership of the Parent Association there are now many thousands of Springers used as
gun dogs each autumn and there were in 1946 some twenty» two trials herd for the breed where championship points were awarded, Thus the Springer Spaniel, youngest of all
gun dog breeds in this country, has made rapid strides and established itself as a
leading contender for the title of all around
gun dog, under the leadership of the Parent Association, This first National Field Trial meeting for English Springer Spaniels is ~ a sincere attempt to establish by equitable and sporting means the National Chaffi..
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